How Do You Know When You Have Alcohol Poisoning?

Many people don't fully realize that alcohol has the ability to
poison your body with possibly lethal consequences. Drinking a lot in a
short span of time can raise the blood alcohol level so high that the
body cannot function correctly. This can result in:

Slowed brain functioning, resulting in poor balance and coordination

An irritated stomach, causing vomiting and the risk of asphyxiation

Dehydration, which can lead to brain damage

A lowered body temperature, leading to hypothermia

Low blood sugar levels, which can cause seizures

So how do you know when you have alcohol poisoning? The symptoms of
alcohol poisoning will indicate whether someone is danger and in need of
immediate medical attention.

What Are the Symptoms for Alcohol Poisoning?

You may have wondered at some point, "Is this person just very
intoxicated, or are they in danger of alcohol poisoning? What are the
symptoms for alcohol poisoning?"

Someone who has alcohol poisoning will need help right away, so it's
important to be able to recognize the symptoms of alcohol poisoning:

Seizures

Blue-tinged skin

Confusion

Low body temperature

Stupor

Vomiting

Irregular breathing

Unconsciousness

Incoherence

A person should not wait for more severe side effects to set in
before seeking help. A person who is unconscious is at great risk for
severe complications, and far too many people end up wishing that they
had sought emergency services sooner. There are many myths about ways to
get sober, including cold showers, black coffee, sleeping, or walking.
But the only thing that truly reverses the effects of alcohol is time. A
person with alcohol poisoning should wait out the symptoms under
medical supervision.

Alcohol poisoning
and overdose can lead to permanent brain damage and, in some cases,
death. Contact emergency services and take other safety precautions
immediately at the first sign of these symptoms.

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